Information Assurance Officer
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Information Assurance Officers in the United States take home approximately $77K per year on average. Career duration and the particular city each impact pay for this group, with the former having the largest influence. Medical and dental benefits are awarded to a fair number, and the larger part earn vision coverage. The vast majority of Information Assurance Officers (84 percent) survey respondents are men. Most Information Assurance Officers report high levels of job satisfaction. This overview is based on answers to PayScale's salary questionnaire.

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Job Description for Information Assurance Officer

An information assurance officer works for a company to make sure information sent within the system is stored safely and can be transmitted securely. These officers may plan (and sometimes implement) security systems for the company, including encryption systems, networks, and antivirus systems. The system must be monitored constantly to make sure sensitive information cannot be leaked. When problems arise, the officer should be able to troubleshoot and make corrections immediately. He/she may also carry out "what-if" scenarios and security audits to make sure the system is effective, and the results of these audits are reviewed in order to implement changes.

Of course, the information systems utilized must adhere to company policies, laws, and regulations. Information assurance officer positions are found primarily in the IT sector; however, information assurance applies to physical storage systems, as well. These officers are also utilized within government information systems to ensure security of classified information, so the ability to obtain a secret clearance is needed. Advanced computer skills and familiarity with different types of operating systems are generally required for the job.

Generally, this is a full-time job carried out during regular office hours in an office environment, though some travel may be necessary. A bachelor’s degree in a field such as computer science may occasionally be required.

Information Assurance Officer Tasks

Elevate security issues to management and file accurate reports regarding any and all issues.

Facilitate the gathering, analysis, and preservation of evidence used in the prosecution of computer crimes.

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Popular Skills for Information Assurance Officer

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Information Assurance Officers who responded to the survey report just a handful of professional skills. Most notably, skills in Security Policies and Procedures, Network Security Management, IT Security & Infrastructure, and Computer Security are correlated to pay that is above average. Most people familiar with Computer Security also know IT Security & Infrastructure.

Pay by Experience Level for Information Assurance Officer

Median of all compensation (including tips, bonus, and overtime) by years of experience.

The average inexperienced worker's salary is approximately $68K, and people with five to 10 years of experience bring in more at around $77K on average. The average pay reported by folks with 10 to 20 years of experience is around $90K. Respondents who boast more than 20 years of experience can't seem to boast paychecks reflecting that extensive experience, though; veteran Information Assurance Officers report making only $88K on average.